"North Korea sends special forces troops to Russia"... to reveal debris from 'Pyongyang drones'

NIS "North Korean Special Forces Move 1,500...Confirmation of participation in the war"
" to move Vladivostok to a Russian transport ship...During adaptation training, "
" Russia's uniforms and weapons are provided..."Planning to deploy the front line after adaptation"

[Anchor]
North Korea has sent a large number of special forces forces to support Russia at war with Ukraine, the National Intelligence Service says.

Meanwhile, North Korea also released photos claiming to have found the remains of drones identical to those used by the South Korean military in Pyongyang.

I'm connecting with a reporter for more information. Reporter Kim Daegyeom!

About 1,500 North Korean special forces personnel have already moved to Russia?

[Reporter]
Yes, the National Intelligence Service officially confirmed yesterday that more than 1,500 North Korean special forces troops were dispatched to Russia,

Since the 8th, North Korean soldiers who have traveled to Vladivostok using a Russian naval transport ship have been dispersed to surrounding areas such as Khabarovsk and are undergoing adaptation training.

Earlier, the possibility of North Korean troops sending troops to Russia has been discussed, but this is the first time the NIS has officially confirmed the fact that they have sent troops on a large scale.

The NIS predicted that they will be deployed to the Ukrainian front as soon as they complete their adaptation training.

It is known that North Korean soldiers were given Russian uniforms and weapons to disguise themselves as Russian soldiers and even issued counterfeit identification cards of native Siberian people with similar appearance to the North Korean army.

The NIS also disclosed that North Korean State Councilor Kim Jong-un visited special warfare units twice last month and this month before sending troops.

In addition, North Korea has sent 13,000 containers of weapons to Russia more than 70 times since August last year.

He then said that the second transportation operation will take place soon, and predicted that the final number of troops would exceed 10,000.

[Anchor]
In the meantime, North Korea released a picture of the wreckage of the drone, saying it was evidence of the infiltration of South Korean drones into Pyongyang?

[Reporter]
Yes, North Korea continued its claim of drone penetration again today through the announcement of a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense.

It also released a new photo, saying it was decisive evidence of a sovereignty violation case.

In the photos released by North Korea, white drones are hung on branches, and you can also see the drone lowered to the ground and taken.

On the 13th, North Korea discovered the drone during an intensive search of the Pyongyang area and requested a specialized agency to analyze it, claiming that the South Korean military's drone operation command judged it to be the same type of drone that was unveiled during the Armed Forces Day celebration.

Considering the appearance of the drone, the estimated timing of the flight, and the fact that the flyer was attached, it is highly likely that it was used to spray leaflets to Pyongyang, but added that the conclusion is still undecided.

North Korea also published the announcement of a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense in the Rodong Sinmun, which is viewed by residents.

The South Korean military maintains that it cannot confirm any claims about North Korea's drone penetration, but says it is considering whether to respond to the North's claims.

I'm YTN Kim Daegyeom from the Ministry of National Defense.